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Tom has a NUC computer and after updating to Windows 10, it takes several hours for Windows to come alive on the screen. Leo says that wiping the drive and reinstalling could fix it. It's probably a bad hard drive sector that the computer is trying to read. Do a full reset and wipe the entire thing. But make sure to back up data first. Another option would be to have a USB key with Linux on it and boot to it (F10). If it comes up right away, then you know there's something wrong with the software. If it's the same problem, it is a hardware issue.

Mike has a first generation Apple TV and he wants to put all his movies on it, but Apple quit supporting it. What can he do? Leo says that if he can launch the Apple Store, he should be OK. But if it isn't recognizing the device, then Apple may have broken connectivity. He should try and do a restore from scratch.

Caleb has been looking for a mini form factor computer like a NUC to do 3D modeling. Leo says that 3D Modeling requires serious horsepower from independent or discreet graphics cards. So a NUC or Mini ITX computer may not be up to the task. Especially if he wants to be battery powered and mobile. That would require a lot of power to run.

Lynn gave an iPhone 6 Plus to her dad and he loves it. Now she wants to get him a computer for Christmas and he wants a desktop. Leo says at her father's age, he really doesn't need a Windows or Mac desktop. Leo recommends the Chromebox. It's a desktop version of the Chromebook. It'll be far easier for him. With new versions able to support Android apps, it's a great bargain.

Don uses his Mac as a Windows machine and he's thinking of getting a NUC. Leo says that a NUC is an interesting idea -- it's kind of like a Windows version of the Mac Mini. Leo likes them. Leo says that if Windows doesn't have drivers for it, Intel will have them to download. Don can then put them on a thumb drive and install them. It's a good choice for a barebones system.

Robert got a 65 Inch Samsung HDTV that he wants to hook up a computer to. Leo says that an Intel NUC is a good idea because it has HDMI ports, is inexpensive, and will work great. They're hockey puck sized, and perfect to create a home theater PC. Robert will need an external hard drive for storage though. This is a great idea for a HTPC project.